March weather forecast
Washington, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Washington, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in February to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). During March, Washington experiences an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) at night.

Humidity

In Washington, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Washington, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.1 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Washington, in March, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Washington, there are 40 snowfall days, and 18.27" (464mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Washington, Maine, is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Washington, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:03 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Washington are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March translates into the following guidance:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Washington in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Washington, Maine, are 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Washington?

In March, the average relative humidity in Washington, Maine, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Washington in March?

In Washington, Maine, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Washington in March?

In Washington, during March, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Washington have in March?

In Washington, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Washington?

On the first day of March in Washington, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:03 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Washington?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Washington have in March?

In Washington, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Washington?

The months with the lowest UV index in Washington are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in March in Washington?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Washington, ME

Average temperature in March - Washington, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Washington, ME

Average pressure in March - Washington, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Washington, ME

Average wind speed in March - Washington, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Washington, ME

Average humidity in March - Washington, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Washington, ME

Average rainfall in March - Washington, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in March
Washington, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Washington, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Washington, ME

Average snowfall in March - Washington, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Washington, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Washington, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Washington, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Washington, ME
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Washington, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Washington, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Washington, ME

Average UV index in March - Washington, ME
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Washington, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Washington, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Washington, ME

Average visibility in March - Washington, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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